Leinster are in serious danger of missing out on the Pro12 play-offs after a 25-22 defeat to the Dragons at Rodney Parade left them eight points behind fourth-placed Ospreys with just three games to play.

Head coach Matt O'Connor hailed man of the match Jack Conan's performance after the youngster was one of the few bright spots for Leinster in a dour victory over Ospreys at the RDS in the Guinness Pro12.